https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=272643 The word "paper" in Section 3 of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 was held not to clearly include a printed notice. Reading the provision in light of the Act's preamble and scheme, the Court rejected a literal construction that would extend it to invitations, notices and similar matter, as that would produce unreasonable and absurd results. Because a penal provision must be clear and unambiguous before a conviction can stand, the uncertainty here meant the conviction under Section 12 was not sustainable, and the acquittal was upheld. en-us Thu, 14 Apr 1955 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 10 May 2018 14:34:24 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=272643 The word "paper" in Section 3 of the Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 was held not to clearly include a printed notice. Reading the provision in light of the Act's preamble and scheme, the Court rejected a literal construction that would extend it to invitations, notices and similar matter, as that would produce unreasonable and absurd results. Because a penal provision must be clear and unambiguous before a conviction can stand, the uncertainty here meant the conviction under Section 12 was not sustainable, and the acquittal was upheld. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 14 Apr 1955 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=272643